Principal Engineer - Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems

April 2

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EOS Aircraft

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EOS Aircraft is dedicated to revolutionizing regional aviation with innovative aircraft solutions. With offices in the U. S. and Canada, the company focuses on developing advanced aircraft technologies to enhance regional air travel, promoting efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the aerospace sector.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

🚀 Aerospace

🚗 Transport

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• A highly skilled and motivated Fly-by-Wire (FBW) Flight Control System (FCS) Principal Engineer is needed. • This position will take the lead on the design and integration for a clean sheet electrified regional aircraft. • The FBW Principal Engineer will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, integration, and certification of the Flight Control System. • This will require close collaboration with the Flight Sciences Team that will be developing the associated FBW Control Laws. • The position will work heavily with a diverse group of suppliers on a wide range of tasks including system architecture, sizing, and simulation of systems and components. • The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Mechanical Systems and will work closely with all the engineering teams, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to deliver a FBW Flight Control System that is well integrated to make the safest, most efficient and sustainable next generation commercial aircraft.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in the aerospace industry within an aircraft or OEM environment, with substantial experience in engineering • Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and fast-moving projects from concept through to certification and production. • In-depth knowledge and relevant experience with flight-critical, digital, fly-by-wire flight control systems. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges through innovative solutions. • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. • Demonstrated flexibility to work in a dynamic environment typical of a start-up • FAA Certification experience (Part 23, 25, 27, 29) with understanding of certification requirements and certification processes. • Ability to perform aircraft and system safety analysis, in conjunction with System Safety Engineers, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Common Mode Analysis (CMA). • 3D CAD skills for modeling, integration and simulation of mechanical systems (CATIA, NX, or similar) is preferred, but not required. • Familiarity with MATLAB & Simulink for modeling & simulation. • Experience with requirements management in DOORS, Cameo, or other similar systems engineering software tools.